Pups in the Park

Saturday, April 06, 2013 4:12 PM

Erin Clesi, of the St. John the Baptist Parish Animal Shelter, hugs "Oreo" as the Rotary Club of LaPlace held its fifth annual Pups in the Park Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the U.S. 51 Park in LaPlace. "Oreo" is a 2-year-old female Border Collie mix breed dog that is available for adoption at the animal shelter in St. John. The event included a one-mile walk on the park's jogging path, demonstrations by The St. John Sheriff's Office K9 Unit, and contests. Proceeds will support local animal charities and initiatives. In the past, the club donated money to the St John Animal Shelter to fund Parvo vaccinations for dogs at the shelter and provide replacement bulletproof vests for the sheriff’s office K9 dogs. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)